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Tamed and ridden by a small Bacchus, an eagle in a wounded state
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Round half-relief, pierced work, depicting a small winged Bacchus sitting on the back of an eagle, left hand raised with a bunch of grapes; surrounded by acanthus leaves and rocaille motifs with grape clusters; in a circle decorated with rocaille motifs. Reverse side painted red with traces of gold paint, a hanging eye, at the top center with a piece of copper wire attached.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineAdelaar in aangeschoten toestand getemd en bereden door een kleine Bacchus. 1750 - 1800. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
